Integrated Solutions For Healthy Birth, Growth, And Development: A Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Effectiveness Of A Mixed Nutrition Intervention Package In Reducing Child Undernutrition In Lao People's Democratic Republic
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,558,516.00
Summary
The proposed research will provide scientific evidence of the effectiveness of a mixed nutrition intervention package to reduce undernutrition in children aged 18 months or less in Lao PDR. To date there have been no studies that have used robust designs to assess such an approach. The proposal is consistent with the Lao National Nutrition Strategy and National Plan of Action in terms of the elements and the level of the intervention within a rapidly decentralising healh system
Adding An Electronic-cigarette To Standard Behavioural Treatment For Low-socioeconomic Status Smokers: A Randomised Trial.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,381,127.00
Summary
Behavioural and pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation are effective at helping people to quit but long-term quit rates remain low, especially among low-SES Australians. The electronic cigarette may complement current treatment approaches. We will conduct a large-scale trial to determine if “e-cigarettes” can improve on the efficacy of existing treatments. The findings would have immediate practical implications that could reduce the preventable deaths of many tobacco smokers.
The Effectiveness Of A Comprehensive ‘universal’ And ‘targeted’ Intervention To Prevent Substance Use And Related Harms In Adolescents: The CAP Project
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$755,906.00
Summary
Alcohol and other drug use are common amongst Australian adolescents and the disability associated with this use is considerable. Prevention is clearly needed, yet we have few models of well implemented prevention programs that are effective in maximisising prevention outcomes.The current proposal addresses this gap by evaluating a novel approach to preventing substance use and related harms in adolescents by combining effective 'universal' and 'targeted' school-based prevention programs in a su ....Alcohol and other drug use are common amongst Australian adolescents and the disability associated with this use is considerable. Prevention is clearly needed, yet we have few models of well implemented prevention programs that are effective in maximisising prevention outcomes.The current proposal addresses this gap by evaluating a novel approach to preventing substance use and related harms in adolescents by combining effective 'universal' and 'targeted' school-based prevention programs in a sustainable delivery platform.Read moreRead less
Periodontal Disease And Chronic Kidney Disease Among Aboriginal Adults; An RCT
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,035,550.00
Summary
Chronic Kidney Disease is a growing public health concern in Australia, especially among Aboriginal populations. It is associated with progression to end stage kidney disease requiring dialysis, cardiovascular disease burden and high mortality. This study will use a randomised controlled trial design to determine if comprehensive periodontal therapy reduces progression of kidney disease among Aboriginal adults with chronic kidney disease residing in Central Australia.
Mental Health Promotion And Intervention Program In The Australian Context: MINDUP Australia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$421,779.00
Summary
MINDUP Australia aims to address poor mental health and elevated suicide risk in the construction, health and ICT sectors by contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the European MINDUP workplace intervention. In addition, MINDUP Australia will enhance and extend the European MINDUP project by implementing a cluster randomised controlled trial within the construction industry in Australia. The trial will be conducted in close collaboration with industry partner, Mates in Construction.
BAN-Dep: A Trial To Decrease The Prevalence Of Depression In Australian Nursing Homes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$876,381.00
Summary
Depression is common among residents of aged care facilities, although symptoms are often not detected or treated. The Professional Education to Aged Care (PEAC) is a beyondblue e-learning platform designed to enhance knowledge about depression and anxiety in residential care. This trial aims to test whether the addition of a behavioural activation component is more efficacious than the PEAC alone in reducing the frequency of depressive symptoms among nursing home residents.
A Randomised Trial Of Krill Oil For Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$751,491.00
Summary
This study trials krill oil vs placebo, for painful knee osteoarthritis in people with joint swelling on MRI scans, to assess if krill oil reduces knee pain and knee swelling over 24 weeks. If krill oil can delay loss of knee cartilage through effects on cartilage and bone, this this could lead to a delay in the time to knee replacement surgery and improvements in quality of life for those suffering from OA.
Improving School Transition By Improving Child Sleep: A Translational Randomised Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$745,827.00
Summary
A successful transition to school sets a child on a path for life. A poor transition can lead to early drop out, poor peer relationships and poor emotional skills. In 2008/09, we found that a brief sleep intervention for children improved key determinants of a successful transition including social-emotional functioning and parent mental health. We now plan to see if the same intervention, delivered by school nurses, can have a similar effect.
The Efficacy Of A Peer-to-peer Online Support Group And An Automated Self-help Internet Intervention For Depression
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$476,855.00
Summary
Depression is the leading cause of disability in Australia. Many people do not receive professional help and prefer self help methods to antidepressants or face to face therapy. A significant number turn to Internet support groups. The Internet also has great potential for offering self-guided automated web-based therapy. This research investigates whether Internet support groups and self-help web therapy are helpful treatments for depression.